Even the most challenging person to buy for on your list can take advantage of a Clark Gardens Gift Card.

The gift recipient can enjoy unwinding surrounded by nature, schedule a guided tour, shop at the gift shop, or attend public events without financial consideration.

Have you heard? It is written in stone. Your name, that is - at least, it could be. Mark your spot here at Clark Gardens with a custom engraved paver.

For a $200 donation, a custom paver can be engraved for you. The pavers will be placed among the arbor, the gateway into our stunning 35-acre botanical park.

Originally paved with bricks 22 years ago, wear and tear from harsh Texas weather conditions has taken a toll on our arbor's pathways. Winter Storm Uri 2021 was the final straw that caused many bricks to crumble to dust. In this upcoming renovation, we will replace the busted bricks with concrete pavers, a much sturdier material for outdoor conditions. Around 4,000 square feet will be replaced, costing $71,820.

As a nonprofit, Clark Gardens needs your help to complete this beautification project. Not only is the brick arbor currently an aesthetic issue, but it could quickly escalate into a safety issue.

Whether it is a family name, in memory of a loved one, an anniversary gift, or a company shout-out, make sure to reserve your paver quickly – as a limited number are available.

Paver Details

Size: 4" x 8"
Color: Hollandstone Terra Cotta
Engravement of up to 3 lines, with 15 characters each
Engraving Donation: $200

Engraved pavers purchased prior to February 1, 2023, have been installed. Clark Gardens was fortunate to complete half of the arbor beautification project prior to our 2023 March spring opening. To help complete this project engraved pavers are still available for purchase. Ideally the final half would be completed at the same time, prior to 2025's spring opening.

If an engraved paver is not of interest or is out of budget, all other monetary donations are greatly appreciated.

On December 3rd, Clark Gardens' founder, Max Clark, will turn 95. Mr. Clark continues to work in the gardens 8 hours a day, 5 days a week. No matter the weather conditions, he can be found tending to the garden.

For his birthday, Clark Gardens' board is raising funds to tell Max's love story. The love story of Max and Billie Clark, as well as their love for gardening and the outdoors, will be shared in a documentary. A donation in honor of Max's 95th birthday will help bring this documentary to life.

Donate for Max's 95th

Thanks to generous donors, the labyrinth at Clark Gardens was installed in July 2022. Donations to the labyrinth came large and small, including the pennies and dollars placed in our donation box. Nestled on the west side of the Garden along the Historical Tree Trail (indicated in the map below), the labyrinth invites guests to spend time in this natural setting and engage in physical movement.

above: The yellow triangle marks the location of the labyrinth.

"The Keepers of the Labyrinth" is a group of energy workers, spiritual directors, healthcare workers, and more who have graciously accepted the invitation to share in keeping the labyrinth filled with high vibe energy, prayers, love, healing, and peace.

What exactly is the purpose of a labyrinth?

It is not a maze full of dead ends meant to be a game to get in and out. The labyrinth has no wrong turns, no dead ends or traps.

The labyrinth in the Christian faith dates back to the medieval ages. Today, it is considered a tool to clear your mind and open your heart. An additional benefit of walking a labyrinth is that it aids in the process of meditation and stress relief.

Many Thanks to the Donors

The total cost of this project was $27,000, which was all covered by generous donors, including a $15,000 grant from The Brazos Foundation. Additional labyrinth donors include Amy Lane, Barbara Rice, Blacksmith Blades, Breanna Garcia, Bridgette Goldstein, Buzbee Foundation, Carol Birkes, Chicken Express Mineral Wells, Christiana Rodriguez Lazo, David & Shirl Hawes, Delores & Frank Christian, Dolores Larson, Gina Glover, Howard McCarthy, In Memory of Theo Wayne, In Memory of Zdenek Jary, James & Ellen Hewitt, Janette Kurban, Janis Janes, Joanne Wallis, Kathleen & Larry Brown, Kay Scott Leighton, Kendall & Elizabeth Simon, Marie Evans, Mark & Carol Montgomery, Max & Betty Bennett, Miguel Mendoza, Pat Bazzell, Paul West, Rebecca Barham, Rick & Janice Barnes, Rod Arnold, Thomas Lytle, Venture Farms – Radomske, and Wesley & Maureen Johnson.